The shrub Illicium floridanum (florida anisetree) bears bright red, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. This plant is upright and has glossy, coarse textured, aromatic and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is multi-coloured and smooth in texture. Aromatic and showy fruit are produced by Illicium floridanum (florida anisetree). Illicium floridanum (florida anisetree) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Container, hedge, foundation, pond, specimen, topiary and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
Illicium floridanum is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions
Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
